Table 2.
The variables entered the model as determinants of household dairy consumption and their definition.
| Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
| Price | Weighted mean of milk, yogurt, and cheese prices |
| Sex of Household’s head | As the weighted ratio of women-headed households |
| Presence of children under 5 years old in the family | As the weighted ratio of households with children under 5 years old |
| Presence of adults over 60 years old in the family | As the weighted ratio of households with adults over years old |
| Household education score | Weighted mean of education scores of adult members. Education scores were: 0 = illiterate, 6 = elementary school, 11 = high school and diploma, 14 = under-graduation university degrees, and 18 = graduate degrees |
| Mothers’ occupation | Weighted mean of mothers’ job scores. Scores were: 0 = housewives, 5 = unemployed but have income and 10 = employed |
| Residency area | The weighted ratio of the urban population |